Videos

Abraham Lincoln – Quick History – This webisode written and directed by History Now’s K. Ken Johnston is an educational and entertaining overview of President Abraham Lincoln, geared towards 1st-4th grade students. Originally created for a web series hosted by the Northeast Georgia History Center.
https://youtu.be/7JsZzZnC1hk?si=RSIYbZ25w-xp80dG

The Lewis and Clark Expedition – Written and directed by History Now’s K. Ken Johnston, this webisode is an educational and entertaining overview of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with a special emphasis on Sacagawea, translator for the Expedition, and York, Captain Clark’s enslaved servant. Originally created for a web series hosted by the Northeast Georgia History Center.
https://youtu.be/RVOZ9xN0a-c

The Testimony of John Hopkins, Loyalist of Savannah – Written and directed by History Now’s K. Ken Johnston this webisode features Mr. Johnston portraying John Hopkins, a Loyalist living in Savannah GA at the beginning of the American War for Independence, recounting his treatment at the hands of a Patriot mob. Originally created for a web series hosted by the Northeast Georgia History Center.
https://youtu.be/jyjsqYoilKM

Captured! The Story of the USS Water Witch – National Civil War Naval Museum

Lt. Austin Pendegrast character monologue written and performed by Ken Johnston for a Museum Theatre program at the National Civil War Naval Museum.

A Loyalist Leaves Home – Colonial Williamsburg

Character monologue written and performed by Ken Johnston as John Randolph, Virginia’s last Royal Attorney General, for the Revolutionary City program at Colonial Williamsburg.

Mount Vernon Farm Life Video

Farm Life video shot at Mount Vernon; Ken Johnston, Director of First Person Interpretation, plays the Estate Manager making his rounds on horseback.

Is Mount Vernon Burning? – Promotional Video for Museum Theatre Program

In April of 1781 British forces landed at Mount Vernon threatening fire and destruction—what happened? Promotional video and Museum Theatre program written and produced by Ken Johnston, Director of First Person Interpretation.

National Geographic Channel – Horseback riding

In addition to playing the adult George Washington in National Geographic Channel’s The Real George Washington, Ken Johnston performed as the horseback riding body double for the actor playing the young Washington.

Battle of Hastings Living History Event – Sussex, UK

Ken Johnston riding as 11th century Norman cavalry.

Fountain City Coffee Sponsor Video for National Civil War Naval Museum

This video was one of a series produced for event Sponsors at the National Civil War Naval Museum. Ken Johnston, Executive Director/Program Director, did the videography and performed in the spot (the comedy tag line at the end).